An incredible congratulations to two Cannons Creek Independent School pupils for representing South Africa, and for medalling at the recent KSI Karate World Championships. The tournament was held at the CTICC, with the finals taking place on Saturday 15 July 2023. Several Cannons Creek pupils qualified, however only two medalled – Georgie Crede (Grade 7) – Silver: Girls 12-13 years Youth Kumite Heavyweight Division; and Sophia Stamatiadis (Grade 9) – Bronze: 14-15 years Cadet Kumite Lightweight Division.

The KSI South Africa South Karate team won the 20^th annual Kimura Shukokai International World Karate Championships for the 5^th time. The team accumulated a final tally of 63 medals which included 16 Gold, 16 Silver and 31 bronze medals, improving on their 2016 tally of 46 medals and 2018 tally of 47 medals. Second placed South Africa North finished on a total of 35 medals while third placed winners Finland accumulated 18 medals in total.

Georgie Crede, and Sophia Stamatiadis – proud, with their medals